Colorado whitewater - Arkansas River, Chaffe County Chaffe county, Highway Stone Bridge to Rincon section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     18.7 miles   If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more demanding, so better not forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. The nature scenery of Colorado and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. No need to look hard for hotels, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others     too. This section of Arkansas River in Chaffe County is 18.7 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. There's camping available near Arkansas River. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you won't find a large number of other places. Briefly about the general area: Not much precipitation falls here at Arkansas River; the month with most of the rain is August; January is when it's the driest. If you feel like a little side journey, try Bails Gulch, and since you're here you can take a hike along the Simmons Peak Trail. During the summertime months highs here at Arkansas River reach the 80's, and all through summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. Throughout the wintertime highs are frequently in the 30's, and nighttime lows in the 0's for Arkansas River.   Arkansas River, Highway Stone Bridge to Rincon road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 18.7 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.61027 Longitude: -106.06806 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.4556 Longitude: -105.84127 Paddler input for Arkansas River, Colorado: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Arkansas River, Colorado Local climate location: BUENA VISTA 8 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Comfort Inn Salida, Salida 3 miles away Colorado hospitality at its finest! Tastefully decorated oversized guest rooms with mountain views. All rooms feature 2 vanities. Enjoy our warm and relaxing lobby area with fireplace. Large indoor p... Days Inn Salida, Salida 3 miles away Featuring an outdoor Jacuzzi surrounded by a European Flower Garden and breathtaking views of the mountains. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Arkansas River.   Whitewater Near Arkansas River: Arkansas River, Chaffee County , 12 miles away, Class III - 13 miles long (Fork Fisherman's Bridge access to Stone Bridge access) Arkansas River, Chaffe County , 18 miles away, Class III - 6 miles long (East Buena Vista to Fisherman's Bridge) Arkansas River, -blank- County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 27.9 miles long (Highway Rincon to Pinnacle Rock) Arkansas River, Chaffee County , 23 miles away, Class III - 7 miles long (Railroad Bridge Launch to Buena Vista)   Ski Areas Near Arkansas River: Monarch, Colorado , 26 miles away, 1162 vertical feet Ski Cooper, Colorado , 51 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Breckenridge, Colorado , 51 miles away, 3398 vertical feet Copper Mountain, Colorado , 54 miles away, 2601 vertical feet Keystone, Colorado , 58 miles away, 3128 vertical feet Arapahoe Basin, Colorado , 60 miles away, 2270 vertical feet Loveland, Colorado , 62 miles away, 2410 vertical feet Vail, Colorado , 66 miles away, 3450 vertical feet Snowmass, Colorado , 67 miles away, 4406 vertical feet Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 70 miles away, 3267 vertical feet   Hotels Near Arkansas River: Comfort Inn Salida, Salida , 3 miles away Days Inn Salida, Salida , 3 miles away Gateway Inn and Suites, Salida , 3 miles away Circle R Motel, Salida , 3 miles away Super 8 Salida, Salida , 4 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Arkansas River: Four Seasons RV Park, Salida, 1 miles away Arkansas Headwaters, Salida, 3 miles away Fessler's Mobile Home Park, Salida, 3 miles away   Trails Near Arkansas River: Simmons Peak Trail, Saguache County , 7 miles away Round Hill Trail, Saguache County , 7 miles away Hunts Lake Trail, Fremont County , 8 miles away Ute Trail, Fremont County , 9 miles away Round Mountain Trail, Saguache County , 15 miles away   National Parks Near Arkansas River: Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO , 46 miles away Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO , 46 miles away   Golf Courses Near Arkansas River: Salida Golf Club, Salida , 3 miles away